Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board had ordered suspension of work in 123 industrial units, including eight sugar mills, in the district till November 14.

The step was taken on the directive of the National Green Tribunal as these units they had been violating pollution control norms, an official of the state pollution control board said.

Registration of 10 to 15-years-old vehicles in the district was also cancelled to curb pollution. Also around 200 vehicles was fined for violating pollution control norms, a transport department official said.